2025 Australian Government PhD Scholarship: Circadian rhythms, light, performance, and mental health.

We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a PhD scholarship for an ARC Industry Fellowship project entitled: Optimal circadian timing - A smart wearable device and customised technology for bright light administration. This PhD opportunity would be well suited to students with a background and interest in clinical sciences, psychology, and human physiology.

The funded PhD scholarship will be based at Flinders University (Principal supervisor A/Prof. Nicole Lovato) under the College of Medicine and Public Health.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 14, 2025
• Value$35,010* per annum (2025 rate) tax free
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorAustralian Government
• City to studySouth Australia
• School to studyFlinders University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The scholarship includes:

• A stipend valued at $35,010* per annum (2025 rate) tax free
• The scholarship will be awarded for 3 years
• A Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian Citizens, NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents.

Requirements

To be eligible for the award of this scholarship a student must: 

• Be an Australian citizen; or New Zealand citizen; or have been granted permanent resident status; and
• Meet PhD admission requirements including: have an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8), including a research component of at least 6 months’ full-time study achieving Distinction (75%) OR including evidence of equivalent research experience, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant; and
• Be available to commence as a full-time PhD student at Flinders University in Semester 1, 2026; 

It is desirable for applicants to also have:

• A high level of verbal communication and organisational skills
• Prior experience and skills in sleep and circadian research 

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

September 14, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Australian Government on www.flinders.edu.au to apply

Prior to submitting an application for the scholarship, prospective applicants are advised to contact the Project lead, A/Prof Nicole Lovato via email ([email protected]) to discuss your interest and eligibility in the opportunity.

For more information, kindly visit Flinders University scholarship webpage.